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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.20, 22,411.84 and 6,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.20, 22,411.84 and 6,176.96 is: 9,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.20 : 22,411.84 = 6,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.20/22,411.84 = 6,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.20x = 22,411.84 × 6,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.20x = 138,437,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,437,039.21/14,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.74

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